2008 Vauxhall Vectra 2.8L Petrol · KS08 EKT
2008 Vauxhall Vectra (2.8L, petrol). First registered 19 May 2008. Recorded mileage 117,081 miles. MOT valid until 04 Jul 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL VECTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 117,081 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
KS08 EKT Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 02/07/2026
- 117,081 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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KS08 EKT Mileage History
- 03/05/201133,275 mi
- 24/04/201246,742 mi+13,467 mi
- 22/04/201359,144 mi+12,402 mi
- 07/05/201470,420 mi+11,276 mi
- 07/05/201470,420 mi
- 15/05/201579,826 mi+9,406 mi
- 09/05/201685,287 mi+5,461 mi
- 16/05/201797,422 mi+12,135 mi
- 14/06/2018104,807 mi+7,385 mi
- 14/06/2018104,807 mi
- 13/06/2019107,963 mi+3,156 mi
- 05/06/2021109,235 mi+1,272 mi
- 11/06/2022110,422 mi+1,187 mi
- 03/06/2023112,626 mi+2,204 mi
- 06/07/2024114,583 mi+1,957 mi
- 25/06/2025115,998 mi+1,415 mi
- 26/06/2025115,998 mi
- 02/07/2026117,081 mi+1,083 mi
Average of roughly 5,526 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
KS08 EKT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Vauxhall Vectra (KS08 EKT) between May 2011 and July 2026.
The record contains 15 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 02 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (15 issues), Brakes (10 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))”; “Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)”.
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